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AJ03 HRF

2003 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,498 mi
Last recorded160,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 HRF
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,498 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 153,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Subframe corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 153,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Subframe corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 153,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 143,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 143,722 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 143,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stand missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 135,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 134,245 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 129,001 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 116,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 116,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 103,500 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 71,963 miles

suspect rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 May 2008 58,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,793 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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AJ03 HRF is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 HRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ03 HRF is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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